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Donald O'Connor was an American dancer, singer and actor who starred in musical films such as Singin' in the Rain. He learned to dance from his vaudeville family and became a versatile and athletic performer with a boyish charm.
Donald O'Connor. Actor: Singin' in the Rain. Born into a vaudeville family, O'Connor was the youthful figure cutting a rug in several Universal musicals of the 1940s.
- January 1, 1
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- January 1, 1
- Calabasas, California, USA
Donald O'Connor. Actor: Singin' in the Rain. Born into a vaudeville family, O'Connor was the youthful figure cutting a rug in several Universal musicals of the 1940s. His best-known musical work is probably Singin' in the Rain (1952), in which he did an impressive dance that culminated in a series of backflips off the wall.
- August 28, 1925
- September 27, 2003
Dec 14, 2012 · The man who performed the most sensational solo number in the history of musical comedy is dead. Donald O'Connor, whose “Make ’em Laugh” number in “ Singin' in the Rain ” (1952) was a show-stopper that delighted and astonished generations of audiences, died at 78 on Saturday.
Aug 24, 2024 · Donald O’Connor (born August 28, 1925, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died September 27, 2003, Calabasas, California) was a multitalented American entertainer, best known for his comedic and dancing skills.
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Sep 28, 2003 · The entertainer, who also starred in ‘Francis the Talking Mule’ comedies and won an Emmy, passed away of heart failure in 2003. He was known for his comedy and acrobatics in musicals and movies.
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Sep 28, 2003 · Donald O'Connor, the jaunty, versatile dancer, singer and actor whose acrobatic ''Make 'Em Laugh'' solo in ''Singin' in the Rain'' is considered one of Hollywood's finest dance...
